Social•Feb 17, 2026
Armstrong Signs Deal to Acquire MCTV Ohio
🚨 News: @followarmstrong Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire @MCTVOhio from the Gessner family | https://t.co/fFOMiRLbGY https://t.co/VATsTCCLBE
By Ted Hearn
Social•Feb 17, 2026
FTC Clears Sony’s $460M Purchase of Peanuts Franchise
The FTC has signed off on Sony's $460 million deal to acquire the Peanuts franchise, per a Hart-Scott-Rodino filing. Deal was announced in December. https://t.co/Y9ayPm2bI8
By Alex Weprin
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Effective Battery Management Secures Solar’s Role
Battery storage management keeps solar in the energy mix #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/f1Nl7soVAu https://t.co/7w767V89vp
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 17, 2026
GREW Solar Wins 3 GW ALMM Approval in India
India’s GREW Solar secures 3 GW ALMM approval #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/rJL1FDjPwC
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 17, 2026
European ADC Agents with Novel Targets Gain Momentum
With all the attention on China for TOPO-I ADCs of late, how about the potential for European agents, especially ones involving novel targets? Our latest expert interview drops with some hard hitting and candid opinions from a battle hardened...
By Sally Church
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Pause the Project, Strengthen EIA and Data Quality
At this stage, they should quit, but they should beef up the EIA and improve data quality.
By Anas Alhajji
Social•Feb 17, 2026
GLP‑1 Therapies Improve Metabolism Beyond Weight Loss
Incretin (GLP-1) based therapies have dramatic effects on many aspects of metabolic disease. Can this occur independent of the effect on obesity? https://www.nature.com/articles/s44324-024-00030-5
By Robert Lufkin, MD
Social•Feb 17, 2026
GEO Fleet Set to Shrink Amid Expanding Orbital Options
.@SESSpaceDefense: LEO, MEO, small GEO, large GEO: Lots of options but our current 90+ GEO fleet will be shrinking. @defis_eu @SatNewsEvents. https://t.co/A3p5RXCo3t https://t.co/5Z53Cle9iW
By Peter B. de Selding
Social•Feb 17, 2026
China Still Clings to Outdated Carrier Strategy
“Tom Shugart, senior fellow at [@cnasdc], said: “Obviously [China] didn’t get the memo about carriers being obsolete.”” https://t.co/UhHbFPdoEt
By Tom Shugart
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Sanctions Spawn Shadow Fleet, Aging Tankers Scrapped in India
US sanctions squeezed Russian and Venezuelan oil shipping out of mainstream markets. A shadow fleet emerged. Now aging dark fleet tankers are arriving at Indian scrapyards at a record pace. SANCTIONS = WORKAROUNDS = UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES. https://t.co/GddyWzZwZd
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 17, 2026
IEA: Fixed‑tilt and Bifacial PV Ideal for Arctic Deployment
Fixed-tilt and bifacial PV modules best positioned for Arctic deployment, says IEA #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/8cSrPrIC6I
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Artemis II Showcases Power of Global Collaboration
“Artemis II is far more than a flight test” says RAeS President Elect, Malcolm Macdonald. “It’s a demonstration of what happens when we choose to come together." International cooperation at the heart of #NASA #Artemis mission https://t.co/5siV6ujeHT https://t.co/hK7AcoVyQt
By Tim Robinson
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Colombia Adds 333 MW Solar Capacity in 2025
Colombia deploys 333 MW of PV in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AYKjk6wNph
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 17, 2026
UK Must Become an Electrostate, Economics Drive Energy Shift
INTERVIEW: Chris Stark (@StarkClimate), head of UK govt "mission" for clean power by 2030 Over 40 mins he explains why UK shd be an "electrostate", why attacks on climate policy are "completely crazy" & why economics are driving the global energy...
By Simon Evans
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Japan Airlines A350 Business Class Rivals Top Global Suites
Move over Qsuites, the new @japanairlines Airbus A350 business class may just be one of the best in the world. What do you think?
By Zach Griff
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Iran Shuts Hormuz for Drills Amid US Nuclear Talks
"Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US." https://t.co/Ek0ckZEw6N Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuzon Tuesday for live fire drills in a rare show of force as its...
By John Spencer
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Air Force to Finalize Sentinel ICBM Restructuring by Year-End
Just in: The Air Force saty it intends to complete by year's end a restructuring plan for the new Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system from Northrop Grumman Corp., after the projected $141 billion program was plagued by skyrocketing costs...
By Tony Capaccio
Social•Feb 17, 2026
IEA and New Zealand Deepen Energy Cooperation Ahead of 2026
Productive meeting with New Zealand's Minister for Energy & Climate @simonwatts_mp at IEA HQ ahead of the 2026 #IEAMinisterial We discussed recent developments in regional & global energy markets and opportunities to further strengthen @IEA-🇳🇿 cooperation https://t.co/tI98Et2YHn
By Fatih Birol
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Payers and Providers Align, Transforming Post‑Acute Care
Something’s changing in post-acute care. Payers and providers are aligning on priorities, data, and technology—and it’s reshaping the continuum. 🔗 https://t.co/cq0WY5sKsh @PointClickCare #postacutecare #HITSM
By Colin Hung
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Xcel's Virtual Power Plant Plan Sparks Industry Controversy
Why Xcel’s bid to reinvent the virtual power plant is so controversial #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/GL06liTg7p
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Healthcare's Unique Data Means Interoperability Won’t Mirror Banking
Healthcare will never interoperate like banking or ride-sharing—and that’s okay. Jay Nakashima explains why healthcare data is different, and how networks are adapting: https://t.co/6q2TCgEW0q @eHealthExchange #QHIN #HITSM
By Colin Hung
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Europe’s Defense Reset: Funding Gaps and Combat Reality
Join us on Feb 19 for @Bloomberg webinar on the future of Europe. I’ll dig into what Europe’s defense spending reset really means, where investments are most needed, and whether new commitments will translate into credible combat power. Register here: https://t.co/3WMAfVVGVC...
By Becca Wasser
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Guyana and Exxon Profit From Venezuela's Turmoil
Been saying this for a while: Guyana (and by extension Exxon) was a big collateral winner of Venezuela developments. https://t.co/QzfRIJKK1F
By Rory Johnston
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Bankrupt Fraudster Now on Fox Promoting Killer Robots
I don't mean to alarm anyone, but the guy who lost track of $95 million of depositors' money is on Fox talking about building killer robots-
By Jason Mikula
Social•Feb 17, 2026
India’s Kirana Hills Strike Signals Decisive Deterrence
Evidence of India's precision strikes on/near Kirana Hills, reported to be one of the core Pakistan nuclear program sites, was a direct strategic message to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor that India could hit what it wanted, when it wanted. Escalation...
By John Spencer
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Batteries Will Outpace Solar as Energy’s Top Technology
Batteries are the most important and fastest scaling energy technology of the 21st century. They're destined to be even bigger and more important than solar.
By Ramez Naam
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Night Raises $70M to Expand Gaming Business
News: Night, a leading talent representative for creators like @KaiCenat, has raised $70 million to expand its business in gaming (and other areas).
By Lucas Shaw
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Hearst's B2B Drives Record $13.5B Revenue
New: @Hearst says it had record revenues ($13.5B) & profits last year, thanks to the continued growth of its B2B arm, which now makes up 60% of its entire biz https://t.co/Uofy5iRA8A
By Sara Fischer
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Real‑time Insights, Not Spreadsheets, Save Hospitals
Hospitals aren’t losing because of too little data—they’re losing because insight arrives too late. Great breakdown from Bamboo Health on why TEAM will reward real-time intelligence, not spreadsheets. ➡️ https://t.co/zYH1JPyKDd #TEAMModel #HealthIT #HITSM
By Colin Hung
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Single Station Detection Yields Uncertain Location
Ah, then 20 tons fully coupled, no more than 400-800 tons fully decoupled. A one-station means its very hard to know the location with confidence.
By Jeffrey Lewis
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Executive Passion Drives Successful Digital Health Journeys
Since 2020, health systems have diverged in Digital Health strategies for patient journeys (e.g. pre/postsurgery engagement). Two main camps: Camp 1: “We will deliver the best digital experience for patients that delivers the highest patient adoption, engagement and outcomes - we’re...
By Joshua Liu, MD
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Chinese State Banks Boost FX Securities by $90B Monthly
Notable acceleration in the fx securities book of the Chinese state banks (And their reverse repo/ other funding of global financial institutions) in January -- consistent with the $90b monthly increase in the reported fx balance sheet https://t.co/PNDncW2w2s
By Brad Setser
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Ukrainian Marines Defy Encirclement, Outsmart Russian UAVs
At the beginning of February, I interviewed Lieutenant Colonel Yevhen Bespalov, the commander of Ukraine's 38th Marine Brigade with @francisjfarrell and @KI_Insight. (00:20) What is the current situation in Myrnohrad? (03:24) Has the brigade been fighting from an encirclement and how do...
By Rob Lee
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Primary Energy Misleads; Seek More Accurate Efficiency Metrics
Primary energy is a terrible measure that glazes fossil fuels, most of whose energy is lost as waste heat. Here's how we can do better.
By Ramez Naam
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Reflective Coating Boosts BIPV Output by 11%
New reflective coating increases BIPV power output by 11% #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/3jDOHUi90u
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Pick the Right Interpreting Partner for Compliance and Better Outcomes
Choosing the right interpreting partner = compliance, trust & better outcomes. @Boostlingo’s Nate Klause highlights 10 top providers: https://t.co/cCnTqW5jvU #HealthEquity #HealthcareIT #HITSM
By Colin Hung
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Deep Dive Into Weaponized Malicious SVG Files
Good read and research on malicious SVG file analysis and how it's weaponized by Adam Paulina @Binary_Defense https://t.co/65gf6f2XNn #BinaryDefense
By Dave Kennedy
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Lop Nor 2.7‑magnitude Test Yields Mere
A magnitude of Mb=2.7 corresponds to about 18 tons of yield at China's Lop Nor test site. If the explosion was fully decoupled that would correspond to about 400-700 tons of TNT. Again, these are very small events, relatively...
By Jeffrey Lewis
Social•Feb 17, 2026
IEA Paris Meeting Tests Net‑Zero Shift Against US Oil Priorities
For energy policy making, a key week in Paris as @IEA energy officials gather Feb 18-19 for a biennial ministerial meeting. The IEA’s drift toward net-zero advocacy and overtures to China will be tested as US officials push to a return...
By Javier Blas
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Humanoid Robots: Key to Lasting Military Peace
Both Phantom and I went on @MorningsMaria to discuss @foundation_robo and our collaboration with DoW and Ukraine and why I think deploying humanoids in the military is the best way to ensure lasting peace in our lifetime https://t.co/TuHl4XfYqo
By Sankaet Pathak
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Legal Turmoil Hits Trump DOJ, Cooley Makes Strategic Play
Judicial Notice (02.16.26): An Embarrassing Distraction The resignation of Kathy Ruemmler, a grand-jury rejection for the Trump DOJ, a judge’s acknowledgment of an ‘abusive’ workplace, and a smart move by Cooley. LINK: https://t.co/X8bQgPNjOb https://t.co/msTs5LcupA
By David Lat
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Brain Health Becomes Decade‑Long Priority Through Daily Habits
The next decade is the brain health decade, as I discussed with Bristol Myers Squibb (@bmsnews) CEO Chris Boerner at their Global Town Hall last week when @Thrive Global launched our brain health partnership to their 34,000 employees. BMS is...
By Arianna Huffington
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Sungrow and Huawei Earn AAA Bankability Rating
Sungrow and Huawei achieve AAA rating in new PV InverterTech bankability report #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/MYSpWj5IGI
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 17, 2026
NJ Law Would Drive Data Centers Out, Still Cost State
Great insight from @rtoinsider article about NJ: Brian O. Lipman, director of the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel said that if NJ passed a law requiring data centers to Bring Their Own Generation, "data center developers would...
By Meredith Angwin
Social•Feb 17, 2026
IDF Destroys Gaza Tunnels as Hamas Delays Disarmament
While Hamas delays disarmament, peace board meets this week, the @IDF continue the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip.. tunnel by tunnel. All the tunnels must be destroyed IMO.
By John Spencer
Social•Feb 17, 2026
US Energy Secretary Meets IEA on African Clean Cooking Summit
Pleased to meet with US Energy @SecretaryWright at IEA HQ before the #IEAMinisterial We discussed a range of global energy matters including how the @IEA Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa on 9-10 July that we're co-chairing in Nairobi can deliver...
By Fatih Birol
Social•Feb 17, 2026
ACEN Adds 400MW Stubbo Solar to $750M financingACEN Adds 400MW Stubbo Solar to $750M Financing
ACEN Australia integrates 400MW Stubbo solar PV plant into AU$750 million financing pool #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/5ezLk03ml3
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Retail Favorites, IPO Timing, and Base Rates Explained
🔬 Research links: the stocks retail investors favor, the impact of IPO timing, and why base rates matter so much. https://t.co/cjmTGAY0wz chart: https://t.co/rvyduDs39u https://t.co/EKv26rorKm
By Tadas Viskanta
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Chinese AI Firms Double, Hitting $35B—West Should Follow
china’s two ai model company minimax and zai have grown 2x in public markets in the last month they’re now $30-35b companies surely that should prompt western labs to go public already
By Nathan Benaich
Social•Feb 17, 2026
RAF Chief Calls for More Agile, Integrated, Ready Air
RAF Chief of the Air Staffs message - "make AIR more AIR - (Agile, Integrated, Ready to fly and fight) #avgeek https://t.co/YlMWPJbocW
By Tim Robinson